Imogen BrophyLocal Democracy Reporter·Gisborne Herald·25 Aug, 2026 02:40 AM3 mins to read‌Wainui's coastal adaptation plan has been put on hold. Photo / Gisborne HeraldWainui's coastal adaptation plan has been put on hold. Photo / Gisborne HeraldMore than a year after the last community workshop, Gisborne District Council has paused work on the Wainui Coastal Adaptation Plan.The plan was set to update the 2014 Wainui Erosion Management Strategy with a community-guided approach for coastal hazard risks at Wainui Beach.

The council gained community feedback